1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |
