1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 289 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault.
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 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Renault | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |