1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 945 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |
