1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Abarth 600
To start off, 1963 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. Both 1963 Abarth 750 and 1955 Abarth 600 are equipped with a 747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 600 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1955 Abarth 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 750 | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 535 kg | 588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |