1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |