1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. Both 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1966 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |