1955 Abarth 208 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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:
1955 Abarth 208 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 208 | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 285 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 67 L |