1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1960 Abarth Coupe and 1960 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Coupe | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 18 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |