1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 51 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 816 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
