1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1967 ZAZ 966 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 886 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1967 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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, 1955 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1967 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
Model | 600 | 966 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 54.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |