1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 48 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 941 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
Because 1960 Abarth 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2008 Kia Carens 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. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | 700 | Carens |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
