1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 911 weights approximately 605 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1260 mm |
