1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 23 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |