1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 305 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 61 L |