1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 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 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 23 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 126 weights approximately 112 kg more 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, 1973 Fiat 126 (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 126 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 20 L |