1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
