1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 575 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Coupe | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |