1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Junior | Rekord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |