1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 670 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
