1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 29 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate (115 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate weights approximately 805 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate (163 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 500 | Graduate |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 49 L |
