1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 827 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 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
