1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 164 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2400 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
