1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1960 Abarth Coupe
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 3 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 783 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 125 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, 1960 Abarth Coupe (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1960 Abarth Coupe | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 500 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 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 | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |