1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1087 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
