1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 497 kg more than 1958 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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
