1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 595 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |