1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 207 (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 207 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 15 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207.
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:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 207 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2410 mm |