1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 455 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 Volkswagen K 70 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 600 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 600 | K 70 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |