1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 39 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 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 390 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Abarth 700 (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z. 1999 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Z |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 35 L |
