1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 2400 | 930 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |