1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 18 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 362 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 500 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
