1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1961 Abarth 700
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 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 60 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1961 Abarth 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1300 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
