1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 164 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |