1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP) has 465 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster 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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 500 | Rossa |
Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 485 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 114 L |