1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 44 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 980 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2003 Toyota Crown 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. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 251 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 | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 71 L |
