1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 38 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1516 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2950 mm |
