1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Abarth | GAZ |
| Model | 1000 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2710 mm |
