1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 27 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 502 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |