1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 520 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
