1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1962 Steyr 700C 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Steyr 700C weights approximately 5 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1962 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Abarth | Steyr |
| Model | 750 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
