1964 Abarth 595 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 36 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota GT1 weights approximately 430 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
