1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 914 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |