1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 15 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 1,254 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 256 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.
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, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | Coupe | Chevette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |