1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 42 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 545 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.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Coupe | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |