1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1960 Abarth Coupe
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa weights approximately 13 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1960 Abarth Coupe | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
