1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |