1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1100 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
