1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 700 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |