1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Abarth 500

To start off, both 1957 Abarth 750 and 1957 Abarth 500 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 750 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1957 Abarth 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Abarth 750 1957 Abarth 500
Make Abarth Abarth
Model 750 500
Year Released 1957 1957
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 747 cc 478 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 40 HP 20 HP
Torque 54 Nm 32 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 145 km/hour 145 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 585 kg 445 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 2980 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 1850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 27 L


 

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