1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 6 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 490 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 1000 | Trident |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
