1986 Opel Rekord vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, both 1986 Opel Rekord and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 226 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Rekord | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rekord | 90 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 66.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |