1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1966 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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
