1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1959 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 52 L |