1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1965 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 750 | 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |