1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 41 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 745 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2001 Toyota Altezza 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. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 600 | Altezza |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |