1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 50 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Rekord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |