1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1964 Abarth 700
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 600 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1964 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1964 Abarth 700 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 600 | 700 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |