1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 992 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
