1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1985 Buick Estate
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 28 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 1417 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1985 Buick Estate 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. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1985 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 500 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
