1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1955 DKW F 93
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 600 and 1955 DKW F 93 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 DKW F 93 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
Because 1955 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1955 DKW F 93 | |
| Make | Abarth | DKW |
| Model | 600 | F 93 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
