1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1980 Lancia Trevi is newer by 20 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Trevi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Trevi (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 595 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.
Because 1960 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lancia Trevi (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Trevi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1980 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Trevi |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |