1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 20 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 915 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
Model | 850 | Volare |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |