1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 792 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2360 mm |
