1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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.
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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 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 | 900 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |