1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Packard 12 (173 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1975 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Abarth | Packard |
| Model | 500 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 173 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3440 mm |
