1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
