1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 718 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 718 weights approximately 20 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 718 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 73 L |
