1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1970 Opel Record is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 195 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Record |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
