1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Abarth 600
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Abarth 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1300 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
