1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 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 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 125 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |