1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 17 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 288 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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 850 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |