1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1964 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |