1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1971 ZAZ 966 is newer by 15 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 885 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 155 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 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1971 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
| Model | 750 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
