1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 750 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |