1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1015 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
