1964 Abarth OT vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 482 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | OT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
