1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 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. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth Renault | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Renault | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |