1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1969 Abarth 1300 and 1969 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 809 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | 1300 | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
