1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1963 Abarth 1600
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1963 Abarth 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 2400 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2100 mm |