1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1120 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
