1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 755 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |