1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 10 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 342 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
