1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That 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 655 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda That is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda That weights approximately 352 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.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda That (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 2005 Honda That 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. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 500 | That |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
