1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Abarth 500
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1957 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Abarth 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 2400 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
