1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1984 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 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 965 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat Panda weights approximately 171 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda 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, 1984 Fiat Panda (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Coupe | Panda |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 67.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 32 L |
