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 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 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 987 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 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 561 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 | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |