1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 2200 | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |