Fiat 500 abarth
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They certainly don't hang about!
Just got my car back and running right after a couple of months so I thought I would go for a hoon when the roads are quieter anyway just leaving my village and had a car right up my chuff going back to the tailgating thread I would normally of just slowed down or put it in the reverse gator, but I floored it! I could see it was a 500 so thought I would leave it for dead but the little bugger stayed close by until about ton then we both started slowing any way pretty chuffed the old Suzuki can still hold it's own with modern hot hatches.
Cue rinsed out "cool starry bra"
Just got my car back and running right after a couple of months so I thought I would go for a hoon when the roads are quieter anyway just leaving my village and had a car right up my chuff going back to the tailgating thread I would normally of just slowed down or put it in the reverse gator, but I floored it! I could see it was a 500 so thought I would leave it for dead but the little bugger stayed close by until about ton then we both started slowing any way pretty chuffed the old Suzuki can still hold it's own with modern hot hatches.
Cue rinsed out "cool starry bra"
I have noticed how older cars feel much faster than the equivalent modern counterparts. I used to think it was mainly because of weight but I'm starting to realise a combination of better damping , more insulation and a detached feel contribute to the slow sensation of modern cars IMO
swifthobo said:
No i was surprised how my old Suzuki wasn't humiliated but looking on paper there is not alot in it. plus give me an older car any day of the week just can't get on with modern ones.
I bought one of those Swift GTIs brand new in 1989, and was surprised what it would keep up with then.My friends had Nova GTEs and Fiesta XR2's and it would pull away easily.
The Charade GTti was an even bigger surprise.
I bought one to relive it a few years ago, but it was a disapointment.
Starlet Glanza's are not a bad more modern alternative. EK9 Typr R is a good one too although they are expensive.
Edited by nottyash on Wednesday 15th February 12:08
swifthobo said:
No i was surprised how my old Suzuki wasn't humiliated but looking on paper there is not alot in it. plus give me an older car any day of the week just can't get on with modern ones.
How do you know it wouldn't have humiliated you had it been able to get past? You know nothing about how the other car was being driven either so seems an odd comparison to make. Does your Suzuki keep up with 911s down the backroads too when they can't overtake and you're flooring it?P.S. Fiat 500 Abarth anyday
I test drove one recently and wasn't impressed. I really wanted to buy one (before driving it), but the comical throttle response, fussy display, daft boost gauge that looks like an after thought, left a sour taste. The biggest let down was the heater controls- they look just the same as the ones in my old Fiat Coupe.
They look great though, especially in the two tone grey/black convertible spec. I'd like to try the Essess kit to see if that sharpens things up, but as a standard bit of kit, the Cooper S wipes the floor with it in every aspect.
They look great though, especially in the two tone grey/black convertible spec. I'd like to try the Essess kit to see if that sharpens things up, but as a standard bit of kit, the Cooper S wipes the floor with it in every aspect.
swifthobo said:
I could see it was a 500 so thought I would leave it for dead but the little bugger stayed close by until about ton then we both started slowing any way pretty chuffed the old Suzuki can still hold it's own with modern hot hatches.
All that shows is that the 500 is at LEAST as quick as your old Suzuki (hardly a surprise). Had the 500 been in front of you and then floored it, you would have most likely been left for dead.Edited by STW2010 on Wednesday 15th February 15:49
VidalBaboon said:
They look great though, especially in the two tone grey/black convertible spec. I'd like to try the Essess kit to see if that sharpens things up, but as a standard bit of kit, the Cooper S wipes the floor with it in every aspect.
Wipes the floor? Strongly disagree. Even if the Cooper S has the slight edge I'd rather be in my Abarth any day of the week as it's more exclusive and more fun Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff