1964 Abarth OT vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | OT | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |