1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 13 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 345 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 750 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |