1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 627 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
