1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1983 Renault 11 is newer by 23 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 325 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 700 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
