1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
