1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 325 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1984 Toyota Corolla 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. 1984 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |