1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Toyota Publica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Publica weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600.
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, 1971 Toyota Publica (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Publica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |