1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 390 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |
