1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1977 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |