1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 525 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
