1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850.
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, 1957 Opel Record (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Record |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
