1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 882 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 500 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
