1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 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 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 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1966 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 1966 Opel Rekord
Make Alfa Romeo Opel
Model Alfa 6 Rekord
Year Released 1979 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 1490 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L