1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 35 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Berline | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
