1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1026 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 750 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
