1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 620 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, 1987 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 | Model F |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |