1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 485 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 126 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 126 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |