1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 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 | 960 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
