2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Record |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
