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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). 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 25 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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 | 1570 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |