1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
