1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
