1963 Abarth 700 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 46 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 760 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 700 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
