1983 Opel Rekord vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Rekord | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rekord | 1900 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |