1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
Model | 1000 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |