1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTA | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
