1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 20 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1600 | 930 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |