1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 764 kg more than 1957 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 600 | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
