1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP) has 228 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1350 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Buick 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 500 | 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 248 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3110 mm |