1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Abarth 850
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. Both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1959 Abarth 850 are equipped with a 847 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1959 Abarth 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 600 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
