1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Coupe | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |