1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1958 AC 2-Litre is newer by 2 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 736 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, 1958 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1958 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1958 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 750 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |