1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
