1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 is newer by 13 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 380 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, 1970 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 600 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |