1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Abarth 1000
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 235 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1958 Abarth 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 500 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
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 | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |