1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 582 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
