1964 Abarth 700 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 855 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 700 | 996 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |