1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1967 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 600 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |