1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 600 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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 600 (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 600 | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |