1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Abarth 700
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster 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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1966 Abarth 700 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 850 | 700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 570 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |