1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Rover 2000
To start off, 1970 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 625 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, 1970 Rover 2000 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | 1300 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2640 mm |
