1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 7 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 355 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 750 | Victor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |