1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2002 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 45 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2002 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | V12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
