1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 12 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 913 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
