2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 27 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 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 236 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord.
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, 2005 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 (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Rekord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |