1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1980 Chrysler Newport is newer by 21 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1240 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, 1980 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 850 | Newport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3020 mm |
