1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Abarth Coupe
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Abarth Coupe | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
