1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 11 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 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 2400 | 914 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |