1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1967 Abarth 1300
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 47 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 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 | 1967 Abarth 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1278 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2100 mm |
