1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 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 Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |