1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 905 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |