1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1971 Renault 17
To start off, 1971 Renault 17 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 17 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 17 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 17 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Renault 17, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Renault 17 (133 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1971 Renault 17 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | Coupe | 17 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |