1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 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), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1375 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
Model | 750 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 380 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 | 560 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3230 mm |