1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 is newer by 8 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 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 170 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 700 (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Abarth | ZAZ |
| Model | 700 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |
