1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 25 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 834 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |
