1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1300 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
