1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 17 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Fiat 850 (69 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
