1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1964 Fiat Berline and 1964 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 235 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Berline | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Berline | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |