1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1986 Lada 2107
To start off, 1986 Lada 2107 is newer by 27 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2107 weights approximately 490 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, 1986 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1986 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Abarth | Lada |
| Model | 850 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
