1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 19 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 475 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
