1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 40 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1855 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 600 | Park Ward |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |