1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1975 Audi 50
To start off, 1975 Audi 50 is newer by 16 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 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 50 (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 50 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 50 weights approximately 100 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.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Audi 50 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Audi 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1975 Audi 50 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 600 | 50 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
