1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 771 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
