1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125.
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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 125 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |