1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 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 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
Make | Abarth | Alvis |
Model | 700 | TD |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 64 L |