1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 890 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Abarth | Avanti |
| Model | 700 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
