1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 411 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (134 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
