1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 714 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Supra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |