1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 17 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 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 587 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 924 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2410 mm |