1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 39 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 830 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, 1999 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 1999 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Abarth | Lexus |
| Model | 850 | IS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
