1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Ascona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
