1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,076 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
