1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Toyota Corona (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 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, 1957 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
