1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 370 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
