1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 940 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2350 mm |