1958 Opel Rekord vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Opel Rekord | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Opel | Fiat |
| Model | Rekord | 130 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
