1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 604 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |