1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. Both 1963 Abarth 1600 and 1978 Toyota Corona are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 228 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
