1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1984 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Carina. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Carina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Carina. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1984 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1973 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2520 mm |
