1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 42 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Abarth | Italdesign |
| Model | 1600 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
