1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1984 Fiat 131
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 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 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 582 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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1984 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 131 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2500 mm |