1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 26 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 520 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.
Because 1963 Abarth 700 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 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
