1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 29 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1959 Abarth 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2540 mm |
