1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1600 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1600 | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |