1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 21 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 540 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1978 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 750 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2200 mm |
