1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 25 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 587 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
