1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 17 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 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 555 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1976 Chrysler 1609 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. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
Model | 850 | 1609 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |