1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 750 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |