1960 Abarth 700 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 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 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 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 1237 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 700 | Biscayne |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1807 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |