1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 210 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, 1976 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |