1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1587 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 61 L |
