1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 750 and 1957 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 938 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | 750 | XK |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |