1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 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, 1957 Opel Record (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Opel Record (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Record |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
