1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 750 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
