1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 696 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
