1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 750. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 750 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |
