1966 Fiat OT vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 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 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 271 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | OT | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
