1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 714 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 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |