1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 25 kg more than 1992 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, 1984 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
