1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier is newer by 11 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 350 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, 1971 Sunbeam Rapier (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Sunbeam Rapier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1971 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
Model | 1000 | Rapier |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |