1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1140 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
