1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
