1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 904 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 595 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
