1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 40 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 440 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, 1999 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
