1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 290 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 97 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |