1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 30 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. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 982 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 1993 Toyota Aristo 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1600 | Aristo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
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 | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2790 mm |