1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 271 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 Porsche 356 (121 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
