1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, 1963 Volkswagen 1500 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1963 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 700 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |