1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1960 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 750 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3090 mm |
