1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 32 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 731 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.
Because 1958 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
| Model | 600 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
