1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 50 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 975 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 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 2009 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 600 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
