1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 747 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
