1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 770 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |