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Greetings, Citizens.
I guess if I'm going to get an answer anywhere it'll be here, as people may have progressed up the chain as it were.
I ran a 100HP Panda for 5 years, and although it was great fun to drive the jarring ride always grated. My back ain't getting any younger.
A couple of years ago, I traded the Panda for a twinair Chrysler Ypsilon. Incredible difference on what is basically the same chassis, the 3 inch stretch on the wheelbase combined with the softer springs makes it a very comfy ride indeed. OK, no S Class Mercedes but great for a town car.
However, I'm hankering for a bit more power and the 595 Abarth with 160 BHP sounds like just the sort of thing - but I don't think I can go back to a rock hard ride. Old, back, etc., etc.
Has anyone gone from a 100HP to an Abarth and can offer a comparison?
Cheers,
Plug
I guess if I'm going to get an answer anywhere it'll be here, as people may have progressed up the chain as it were.
I ran a 100HP Panda for 5 years, and although it was great fun to drive the jarring ride always grated. My back ain't getting any younger.
A couple of years ago, I traded the Panda for a twinair Chrysler Ypsilon. Incredible difference on what is basically the same chassis, the 3 inch stretch on the wheelbase combined with the softer springs makes it a very comfy ride indeed. OK, no S Class Mercedes but great for a town car.
However, I'm hankering for a bit more power and the 595 Abarth with 160 BHP sounds like just the sort of thing - but I don't think I can go back to a rock hard ride. Old, back, etc., etc.
Has anyone gone from a 100HP to an Abarth and can offer a comparison?
Cheers,
Plug