1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1994 Tata Estate
To start off, 1994 Tata Estate is newer by 36 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Tata Estate weights approximately 1195 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, 1994 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1994 Tata Estate | |
Make | Abarth | Tata |
Model | 500 | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |