1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 7 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 700 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
