1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Abarth 595
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1965 Abarth 595 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 750 | 595 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |