1961 Abarth 750 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 46 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 995 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
