1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 877 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 268 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
