1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 40 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Toyota Venture, 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, 1999 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
