1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
