1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 1000 and 1960 MG Magnett were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG Magnett weights approximately 460 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, 1960 MG Magnett (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1960 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Abarth | MG |
| Model | 1000 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |
