1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Datsun 1200
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 1300 and 1970 Datsun 1200 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 1200. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Datsun 1200 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 1200. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Datsun 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Datsun |
| Model | 1300 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2320 mm |
