1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 21 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 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
