1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot Touareg weights approximately 195 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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