1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |