1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 707 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 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Abarth | Scion |
| Model | 1300 | tC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |
