1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 906 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 850 | Pan Americana |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |