1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 53 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1919 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 88 L |
