1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Giulia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
