1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1986 Hyundai Excel
To start off, 1986 Hyundai Excel is newer by 29 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Hyundai Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Hyundai Excel (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Hyundai Excel should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Hyundai Excel weights approximately 507 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 1957 Abarth 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Abarth 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Hyundai Excel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Hyundai Excel (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Hyundai Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1986 Hyundai Excel | |
| Make | Abarth | Hyundai |
| Model | 500 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
