1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Abarth 500
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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, 1960 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1957 Abarth 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 750 | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 33 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |