1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 282 kg more than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. 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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1953 Abarth 103 GT has manual transmission. 1953 Abarth 103 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 103 GT | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
