1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 30 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 208 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |