1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 27 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1170 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1983 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. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 750 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
