1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 13 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 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 855 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 600 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
