1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 45 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 498 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
