1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 1600 | 181 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |