1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Fiat X1-9
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 18 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat X1-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat X1-9 weights approximately 238 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, 1977 Fiat X1-9 (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat X1-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Fiat X1-9 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 | X1-9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 63.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 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 | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
