1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 515 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 595 | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |