1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 1442 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
Make | Abarth | Daimler |
Model | 750 | DK |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4617 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |