1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1778 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.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana 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 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Abarth | GMC |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Savana |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3429 mm |
