1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 387 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
