1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1962 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, 1955 Fiat 1100 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 35 L |
