1955 Abarth 600 vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2000 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 45 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 687 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
