1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 28 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 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 880 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 750 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2820 mm |