1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 750 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Fiat 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, 1959 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 750 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |