1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano and 1960 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (135 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. (46 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 356 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |
