1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1400 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |