1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 208 (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208.
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. 1984 Toyota Corolla 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. 1984 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 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 | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
