1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1956 Abarth 750
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (43 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1956 Abarth 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 500 | 750 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |