1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 935 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
