1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1948 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Porsche 356 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600.
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 600 | 1948 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
