1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Porsche 1300 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Porsche 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 1300 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1953 Porsche 1300 (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Porsche 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
