1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 25 kg more than 1956 Abarth Renault.
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. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth Renault | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Renault | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2380 mm |