1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 1300 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |