1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 630 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
