1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2148 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Abarth 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 750 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
