1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 355 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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 914 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |