1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1961 Triumph TR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,136 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
