1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown 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 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 930 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 Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown 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 Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
