1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 44 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 1015 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, 2003 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Abarth | Xedos |
| Model | 850 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
