1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |