1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 50 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 1036 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 600 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 78 L |