1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1960 Innocenti 950 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 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 160 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
Model | 850 | 950 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |