1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 53 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 681 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Abarth | Scion |
Model | 700 | FR-S |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |