1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2004 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2004 Lancia Zeta is newer by 45 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Zeta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 1015 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, 2004 Lancia Zeta, 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, 2004 Lancia Zeta (180 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 2004 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
