1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 11 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 906 weights approximately 32 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 750 | 906 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 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 | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |