1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 680 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 108 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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |