1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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 58 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2400 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
