1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1970 Honda 1300 is newer by 11 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda 1300 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Honda 1300 (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1000 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |