1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 935 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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 Century has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 208 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Century |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2870 mm |
