1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1962 Renault Caravelle
To start off, 1962 Renault Caravelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Renault Caravelle. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault Caravelle weights approximately 82 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 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Caravelle. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1962 Renault Caravelle | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
