1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 1302 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 165 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, 1974 Volkswagen 1302 (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1974 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
