1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 34 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 1141 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Aristo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |