1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 12 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 1,678 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 400 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 1000 | 411 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |