1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Opel Record | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Record |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |