1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Abarth 750
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Abarth 700 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1958 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 700 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 570 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
