1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
