the Fiat Abarth 500 places old school thrills ahead of refinement. The Fiat car also feels so much responsive and faster, tearing along straights and accelerating out of corners like a demented terrier. Its turbocharged engine is way more powerful than the Mini's, has more power to weight ratio and has a more capacious boot. The aspect that defines the Mini on the move is the steering, and this remains its biggest strength. It is also a firm ride compared to the Fiat which is quite hard on the road. The Fiat however remains the most exciting to drive, and if you are in the right mood you will find it as the only genuine hot hatch here. Fans of the Mini Cooper, who are mostly women, are merely driven by looks but for the "real driver," the winner is undeniably the Fiat Abarth 500.
