1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. Both 1960 Abarth 1600 and 1983 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1600 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |