1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1957 Saab 93
To start off, 1957 Saab 93 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. Both 1956 Abarth 600 and 1957 Saab 93 are equipped with a 746 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Saab 93. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Saab 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Saab 93 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600.
Because 1956 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1957 Saab 93 | |
| Make | Abarth | Saab |
| Model | 600 | 93 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
