1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1254 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
