1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 790 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2600 mm |
