1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 1160 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 750 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
