1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2005 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2005 Holden Berlina is newer by 48 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 1176 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, 2005 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2005 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 500 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
