1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
