1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1957 Citroen 11
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 11 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
Because 1959 Abarth 1600 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 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 11, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1957 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1600 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3280 mm |
