1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 30 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 865 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.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
