1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 504 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |
