1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
