1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1960 Abarth 750
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 750 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1960 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 700 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 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 | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 27 L |
