1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 18 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 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1974 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 (54 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67.4 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 | 560 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 22 L |
