1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 395 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 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
