1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1955 Abarth 600
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 600 weights approximately 120 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, 1955 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1955 Abarth 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 500 | 600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |