1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 600 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, 1984 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |