1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 Fiat 1100 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 402 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |