1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord.
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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 132 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
