1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1960 Vauxhall Velox 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 606 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1960 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 850 | Velox |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |