1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 877 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 66 L |
