1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 4 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 750 | 1000 Bialbero |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
