1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat Berline | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Berline | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |