1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 125 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |