1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 27 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | 750 | 740 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |