1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 279 kg more than 1962 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, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1976 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 700 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |