1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1966 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1966 Steyr 700C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Steyr 700C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Steyr 700C weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500.
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, 1966 Steyr 700C (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Steyr 700C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1966 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Abarth | Steyr |
| Model | 500 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
