1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 260 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1968 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1968 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2380 mm |
