1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 495 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1972 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
