1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 5 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 53 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 50 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
Model | 1000 | 950 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2130 mm |