1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 13 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 710 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 600 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
