1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500.
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, 1966 Abarth 595 (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 595 | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
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 | 470 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 | 37 L |