1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1964 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
