1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1956 Abarth 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1956 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
Model | 600 | 98 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3210 mm |