1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 33 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 830 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 255 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 74 L |
