1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 34 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 1215 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1990 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |