1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |