1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1944 Simca 5
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Simca 5 would be higher. At 570 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Simca 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 500 (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1944 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1944 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Simca 5 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 500 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1944 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
