1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 33 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
