1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | 595 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |