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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Renault weights approximately 21 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 870 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 |