1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 38 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Record |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
