1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 10 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 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1524 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 500 | Impala |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 6490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |