1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 605 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.
Because 1958 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
