1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin is newer by 20 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 TVR Tasmin weights approximately 465 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, 1980 TVR Tasmin (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1980 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | 700 | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
