1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 810 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
