1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,511 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500.
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, 1967 Opel Record (152 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Record |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
