1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1966 Abarth 595 and 1966 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1966 Fiat 124 (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 595 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
