1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 13 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1971 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 GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV6 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |