1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 810 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1979 Toyota Crown 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. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |