1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 14 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 375 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | 700 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
