1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 585 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |
