1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |