1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 55 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP) has 480 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 905 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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ascari |
| Model | 500 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 321 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 | 445 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2636 mm |
