1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 75 kg more 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, 1973 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1500 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
