1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 558 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | 600 | 3000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |