1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1967 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1967 Fiat 2300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1967 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 2400 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |