1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 1,159 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall Viva (69 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210.
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 210 | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 210 | Viva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1159 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2440 mm |