1975 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 9 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat Mirafiori | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Mirafiori | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |