1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Corona weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |