1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV | Rekord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |