1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 500 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595.
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, 1965 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 595 | 500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 22 L |