1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 745 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Model F |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |