1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 750 | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 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 | 535 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |