1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 1165 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
