1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1600 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600.
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 Fiat 1600 (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1600 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
