1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1973 Toyota Corona (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |