1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2013 Porsche 911

To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 797 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 2013 Porsche 911
Make Abarth Porsche
Model 1000 TC Corsa 911
Year Released 1970 2013
Engine Position Rear Rear
Engine Size 982 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 112 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 8200 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 12.5 : 1
Top Speed 190 km/hour 289 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 583 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 4491 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1978 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1303 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2450 mm


 

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