1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Abarth 205 (64 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Abarth 205 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 22 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 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 205 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
