1962 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 43 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1073 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
