1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 149 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |