1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750. 1995 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
