1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 75 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 126 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1952 Abarth 1500 has manual transmission. 1952 Abarth 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1500 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
