1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 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 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 850 (51 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster 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 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 850 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 850 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 850 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |