1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 7 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, 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. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 191 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 750 | S500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 535 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |