1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
