1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Palio | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
