1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1990 Mazda Eunos
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 33 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 3,924 cc, 1990 Mazda Eunos is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
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. 1990 Mazda Eunos 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1990 Mazda Eunos | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 500 | Eunos |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3924 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |