1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1980 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 19 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 180 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, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1980 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | 700 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
