1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 2400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |