1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1962 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 640 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1962 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |
