1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |