1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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, 1964 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1200 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |