1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 51 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1831 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2011 GMC Savana 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. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Abarth | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
