1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Abarth 1300
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 7 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 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1969 Abarth 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |
