1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Fiat 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 22 L |