1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 600 and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 962 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |
