1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 1050 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1968 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | 1300 | P5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |