1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.4 mm |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
