1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Opel Record were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Record (44 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1957 Opel Record (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Record |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
