1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
