1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 415 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
