1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 611 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
