1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 972 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1500 | 612 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2960 mm |