1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 6 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 320 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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
