1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 879 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
Make | Abarth | AMC |
Model | 595 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |