1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 750 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Fiat 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, 1958 Abarth 750 (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |