1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 9 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 306 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |