1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 229 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Marea | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
