1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Abarth | GAZ |
| Model | 600 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
