1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 11 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa weights approximately 138 kg more than 1959 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 500 | 1000 TC Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |