1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1956 Abarth 750
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 700 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 1961 Abarth 700 (61 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1956 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 700 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |
