1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Abarth 750
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Abarth 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1300 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 27 L |
