1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth Renault weights approximately 428 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 Renault | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | Renault | 156 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 119 L |