1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1132 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 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |
