1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 2 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 696 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 850 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |