1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 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 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 605 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, 1978 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 131 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |