1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 12 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 1222 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Biscayne |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1807 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
