1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 900 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1986 Buick Regal | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 750 | Regal |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |