1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 DAF 44
To start off, 1967 DAF 44 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 DAF 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 DAF 44 (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 DAF 44 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DAF 44 weights approximately 317 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 DAF 44 (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1967 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Abarth | DAF |
| Model | 500 | 44 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
