1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 465 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750. 1976 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
