1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1957 Abarth 750
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 750 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 1965 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1957 Abarth 750 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 700 | 750 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
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 | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 570 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 27 L |