1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |