1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 795 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | 600 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
