1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Citroen ID 19
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 600 and 1956 Citroen ID 19 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen ID 19 (66 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 649 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, 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, 1956 Citroen ID 19 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen ID 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1956 Citroen ID 19 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 600 | ID 19 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1234 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |