1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 905 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
