1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
