1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
