1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 131 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 131 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
