1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 36 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 90 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2400 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
