1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 992 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 Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2001 Toyota Verossa 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. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
