1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Abarth 850
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 750 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1959 Abarth 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 750 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 185 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 | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
