1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 38 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 775 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600. 1994 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
