1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 210 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, 1952 Porsche 356 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |