1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 750 and 1960 MG Magnett were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG Magnett (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG Magnett weights approximately 550 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, 1960 MG Magnett (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1960 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 750 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
