1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
