1956 Abarth 600 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 710 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.
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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (271 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
