1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 850 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |