1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 646 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |