1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 835 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
Because 1957 Abarth 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Abarth 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 500 | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |