1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 14 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 440 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |