1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1965 Abarth 700
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth 700 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 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, 1965 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1965 Abarth 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 595 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |
