1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 960 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 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
