1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 22 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1732 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.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3300 mm |
