1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 41 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 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 672 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 500 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
