1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 965 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.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
