1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (59 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 345 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 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 59 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
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 | 445 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |