1958 Abarth 500 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 495 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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