1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
