1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Fiat 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |