1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1966 Opel Rekord (149 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1500 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |