1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham

To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham is newer by 11 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500.

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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1968 Holden Brougham 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. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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