1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 47 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 597 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, 2004 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 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 Weight | 468 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 48 L |
