1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 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, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 500 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 3350 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |