1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 35 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 934 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.
Because 1963 Abarth 595 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Abarth 595. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 595 | 75 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 66 L |