1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 10 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 435 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Vega |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |