1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 13 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette weights approximately 432 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Coupe | Aerovette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
