1963 Abarth 700 vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 38 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall VX220 weights approximately 300 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, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 700 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
