1969 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Rekord | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rekord | 2600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |