1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1957 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1957 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1957 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Abarth | GAZ |
Model | 850 | M-20 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |