1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1963 Abarth 1600
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 149 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1963 Abarth 1600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 600 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2100 mm |
