1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 37 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 203 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Abarth | Caterham |
Model | 500 | 21 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |