1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Eagle | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |