1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 264 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1014 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 |
