1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131.
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, 1966 Opel Rekord (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 131 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
