1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 Abarth 750
To start off, 1962 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. Both 1955 Abarth 600 and 1962 Abarth 750 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 600 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1962 Abarth 750.
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, 1962 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1962 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 600 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
