1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 9 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 181 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2460 mm |
