1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1974 Fiat 126 is newer by 17 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 126 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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 (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 20 L |
