1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 10 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 669 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
| Make | Abarth | AMC |
| Model | 1000 | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |
