1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 2 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 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |