1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 245 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, 1969 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 914 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |