1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1957 Abarth 750
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 95 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1957 Abarth 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 1000 | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 145 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 | 680 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |