1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (56 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 294 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
