1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, 1967 Holden HR is newer by 11 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. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 705 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1967 Holden HR | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 600 | HR |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 3048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |