1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 510 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, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (140 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1960 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
