1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1967 Opel Record.
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 Record (223 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Record |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
