1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 47 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi R8 weights approximately 995 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.
Because 2007 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2007 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 700 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
