1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 702 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 500 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |