1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 42 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 1142 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
