1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 985 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| 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 | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
