1966 Fiat OT vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 215 kg more than 1966 Fiat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (122 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | OT | Rekord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 122 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2650 mm |