1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |
