1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 43 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 852 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2000 Plymouth Prowler 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. 2000 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Abarth | Plymouth |
| Model | 500 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2880 mm |
