1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1970 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1970 Dodge Dart is newer by 7 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Dodge Dart weights approximately 611 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, 1970 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1970 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | 1600 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2830 mm |
