1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 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 | 975 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |