1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1125 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | 1000 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
