1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Riley Kestrel

To start off, 1967 Riley Kestrel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley Kestrel (57 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 330 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, 1967 Riley Kestrel, 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, 1967 Riley Kestrel (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.

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