1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1125 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 750 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |
