1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 500 (20 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500.
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, 1973 Fiat 500 (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 18 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 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 | 445 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |