1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Viva. (69 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Viva.
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.
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1963 Abarth 1600 | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 1600 | Viva |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1159 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |