1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1957 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 550 A weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1956 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
