1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 1145 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, 2012 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2012 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Abarth | Lexus |
Model | 850 | IS |
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 | 416 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |