1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1975 Honda 145
To start off, 1975 Honda 145 is newer by 16 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 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1975 Honda 145 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 850 | 145 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |