1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 MCC ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 2000 MCC ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2000 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Abarth | MCC |
| Model | 700 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
