1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 35 L |
