1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 36 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 454 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1951 Abarth 205 has manual transmission. 1951 Abarth 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Abarth 205 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 205 | Crown |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |