1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 10 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (57 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 506 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, 1966 Opel Rekord (105 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1966 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 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 750 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 105 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |