1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
