1961 Abarth 1300 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1300.
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. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1300 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
