1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1030 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 995 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1999 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
