1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 40 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1054 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.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Abarth 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
