1961 Abarth 2200 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,160 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2200 (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 172 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2200.

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. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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