1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
