1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1968 TVR Vixen is newer by 9 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 TVR Vixen weights approximately 184 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 1000 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
