1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1956 Abarth 750
To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 3 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 (40 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 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 (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 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 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1956 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 500 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 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 | 40 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
