1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Abarth 750
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 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 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 145 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 155 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 | 680 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |
