1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 980 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 850 | Supra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |