1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 595 and 1970 GAZ Volga were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 830 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
Make | Abarth | GAZ |
Model | 595 | Volga |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |