1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 385 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 750 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |