1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 680 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
