1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1422 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 426 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 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 | 445 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
