1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Abarth 600
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 600 weights approximately 15 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Abarth 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 850 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
