1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Riley Kestrel

To start off, 1969 Riley Kestrel is newer by 8 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Riley Kestrel (64 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 315 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.

Because 1961 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Riley Kestrel (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.

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