1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |