1964 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 42 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 886 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
