1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1963 Rover P6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 700 | P6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |