1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 18 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1958 Abarth 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 500 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
