1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1972 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Rover 2000 is newer by 11 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), 1972 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 2000 weights approximately 725 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, 1972 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1972 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 700 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
