1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 2300 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 2300 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |