1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1951 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Abarth | GAZ |
| Model | 850 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
