1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1964 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
