1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 38 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 weights approximately 280 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Hyundai |
| Model | 850 | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
