1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1300 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
