1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 6 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1962 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |
