1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 1000 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |
