1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 280 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 2400 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |