1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 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 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
