1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 22 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 132 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |