1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 19 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 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 936 weights approximately 132 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 702 kg |
