1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 592 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 205 | Crown |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |