1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 910 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | 750 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2750 mm |
