1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1959 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Coupe | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |