1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 37 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1069 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.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
