1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Renault weights approximately 29 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Renault | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Renault | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |