1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1997 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 1997 Innocenti Mille is newer by 39 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 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Innocenti Mille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 750 (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750.
Because 1958 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Innocenti Mille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Innocenti Mille (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Innocenti Mille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1997 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
| Model | 750 | Mille |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
