1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 437 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 750 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 750 | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |