1963 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 1300 and 1963 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
