1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 4 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. Both 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina and 1966 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Berlina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |