1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 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) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2500 mm |
