1964 Abarth 1000 GT vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, both 1964 Abarth 1000 GT and 1964 Fiat 1300 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1000 GT (67 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1000 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1000 GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 1000 GT | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 GT | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
