1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 3 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |