1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1960 Abarth 1600
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth Renault | 1960 Abarth 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | Renault | 1600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |