1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 52 kg more than 1974 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 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |