1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Abarth 750
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 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. Both 1959 Abarth 600 and 1956 Abarth 750 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, both vehicles can yield 54 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1956 Abarth 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 600 | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 54 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 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 | 585 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |