1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1955 Abarth 600
To start off, 1964 Abarth 595 is newer by 9 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. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 600 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1955 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1955 Abarth 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 595 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
