1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 498 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 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |
