1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 36 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 700 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, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Abarth | Venturi |
| Model | 600 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
