1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1996 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 37 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 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 415 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1996 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Abarth | Hyundai |
| Model | 1000 | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |
