1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 1066 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 1098 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 361 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
