1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Rekord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 75 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |