1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6
To start off, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 is newer by 11 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 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
Because 1956 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (54 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 750 | Dyane 6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 32 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 25 L |
