1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 56 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1527 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 717 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
