1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 69 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |