1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 740 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. 1978 Toyota Crown 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. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Crown |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |