1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 400 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
